Jack's #199

2276 Us Highway 78, Tallapoosa, GA 30176

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Jack's #199 stretching back to 2024. Jack's #199 was last inspected on Feb 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “proper hot holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Tallapoosa average 94, so Jack's #199 trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice cream scoop stored in water at 125 degrees F. COS: Scoop was removed to be properly washed.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed fried filets under heat lamp holding at 115 degrees F. Foods that are hot held must be held above 135 degrees F. CA: PIC discarded food.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Feb 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed chemical spray bottle stored above bag of breading in dry storage area. CA: Food did not appear to be contaminated. PIC moved spray bottle to designated area to prevent contamination of breading.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed low sanitizer concentration in three compartment sink. CA: PIC remade sanitizer to the proper concentration.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed open bag of chicken breading not stored in a sealed container in dry storage area. CA: Food did not appear to be contaminated. PIC used plastic wrap to seal bag.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee phone on prep top table where biscuits and sandwiches are assembled. CA: PIC put phone in a designated area and disinfected the prep top surface.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Sep 23, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ranch(50F), honey mustard(50F), and cream(49F) holding above 41 degrees F in the reach in cooler in the drive thru area. Observed sliced cheese(58F) and lettuce(60F) in main kitchen prep area holding above 41 degrees F. CA: PIC chose to discard items.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed low sanitizer concentration in three compartment sink and sanitizer bucket below register. CA: PIC remade sanitizer to the proper concentration.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed open bag of chicken breading not stored in a sealed container in dry storage area. Observed open bag of shredded lettuce in walk in cooler not stored in a sealed container. CA: Items did not appear to be contaminated. PIC stored items in sealed containers.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of straws stored on floor in closet in front food service area. CA: Items did not appear to be contaminated. PIC placed boxes on the shelves.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed grease and other debris buildup throughout kitchen. CA: PIC will have floors scrubbed regularly to prevent debris accumulation.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed water dripping from ceiling in dry storage area next to the three compartment sink. Observed sunken floor when entering the walk in cooler. CA: PIC will have a maintenance order put in to fix cooler floor and repair leak in ceiling.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Apr 30, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of grease and debris on hood vent. CA: PIC will have hood vent cleaned and inspected by a licensed company to ensure proper ventilation.

511-6-1.05(3)(d)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed box of croutons stored on the floor in the back storage area. CA: PIC will have all employees store items at least 6" above the floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jack's #199 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jack's #199 on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jack's #199?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jack's #199.

How does Jack's #199 compare to other restaurants in Tallapoosa?

Jack's #199 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallapoosa average of 94.

Has Jack's #199's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jack's #199 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jack's #199 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Jack's #199 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jack's #199 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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